Latest News and Features - Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society

Office Christmas Closure

11.12.2019

The countdown is officially on for the ho ho ho holidays.... Office Christmas Closure times and dates for the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society Office & Pedigree Cattle Services Office. From eve...

REVIEW ARTWORK DEADLINE

05.12.2019

*REVIEW ARTWORK DEADLINE* The deadline for supplying final artwork of your adverts is 13th December 2019. Artwork should be sent through to our Review Advertising Manager Natalie Cormack: natali...

Strong demand as Aberdeen-Angus bulls soar to 5,600gns...

04.12.2019

By Julie Hazelton There was a strong demand for Aberdeen Angus bulls at the society’s Dungannon show and sale, with prices reaching a ceiling of 5,600gns, and 58% of the bulls attracting price tags...

Bi-Weekly Update: 29th November 2019

29.11.2019

Bi-Weekly Update: 29th November 2019 HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY! And just like that November is nearly over and were into the festive month of December. We have had a busy few weeks here at the Society...

STIRLING FEBRUARY BULL SALES 2020 Entries

27.11.2019

STIRLING FEBRUARY BULL SALES 2020: 2nd - 3rd February 2020. CLOSING DATE: 29TH NOVEMBER 2019 ENTER YOUR BULLS NOW: https://www.uagroup.co.uk/stirling-bull-sales-entry-form-1-february Do...

Fulsome praise for Aberdeen-Angus at the 2019 Black...

25.11.2019

Aberdeen-Angus breeders received warm accolades from the judge for an outstanding turn-out at the 21st Black Beauty Bonanza calf show at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie. Northumberland breeder, Dallas...

Aberdeen-Angus cross carcase takes Championship at the Scottish...

20.11.2019

For the second year running, an Aberdeen-Angus cross carcase from Aberdeenshire commercial beef producer, Gavin Ross, Wardhead, Strichen, carried off the championship at the Scottish National Premier ...

Rocky heads to Wedderlie

19.11.2019

Irish Bull Exported to Scotland Westellen Rocky U838, bred by John & Kate Tait, Westwood, Rostellan, Midleton, Co Cork has been exported to Scotland where he will stand as the junior herd sire ...

Bi-Weekly Update: 15th November 2019

15.11.2019

With Guy Fawkes night passed, the year ticks on and it being 5 weeks until dare we say it Christmas, we can say we are well into the cold and windy weather hitting many parts of the UK. We have been v...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Review Advert Bookings

14.11.2019

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Review Advert Bookings We have experienced a slight technical issue with some advertising bookings for the Aberdeen-Angus Review made via the online booking form. As a means ...

New Venture For Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club Proves a...

06.11.2019

The Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club held its first AI seminar and information evening at the Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co Cork yesterday. The seminar was designed to give Aberdeen-Angus breeders a det...

Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club Herds Competition Results

06.11.2019

Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club Herds Competition One of the highlights of the year at the N.I. Aberdeen Angus Club, the Herds Competition, was held during August 2019. This year’s judge wa...

Coolermoney Herd wins Championship Plaudits at Aberdeen-Angus Calf...

06.11.2019

Judge praises quality entry at 15th annual event in Dungannon. By Julie Hazelton A fantastic event and a great advertisement for the breed was how Irish judge Niall Lynch described the Northern ...

Central Scotland Club AGM

05.11.2019

Central Scotland Club AGM Monday 11th November at 7.30pm. Redhouse Hotel, Coupar Angus Geordie Soutar from the Dunlouise Herd will be joining us to talk about his recent travels over the past f...

The 21st Black Beauty Bonanza is on the...

04.11.2019

Coming up on Friday 22nd November at Thainstone Centre will be the highly anticipated 21st Black Beauty Bonanza show of Aberdeen-Angus calves and yearlings, with this year's event sponsored by the Bal...

Condolences to the friends and family of Andrew...

04.11.2019

The Society would like to pass on their condolences to the friends and family of society member and stockman Andrew Denning of the Temple Herd who was tragically killed on Thursday 17th October 2019. ...

Upcoming event from the North East Scotland Club...

04.11.2019

The North East Scotland Club would like to remind all members about the upcoming presentation from Eddie Gillanders on his latest study tour to Montana and his previous visit to South Africa, where on...

Bi-Weekly Update: 1st November 2019

01.11.2019

With the clocks officially gone back and Guy Fawkes night just around the corner, the colder and darker nights have well and truly settled in across the country! It’s been a busy few weeks here at Ped...

AUTUMN PREMIER SALE CANCELLED

29.10.2019

AUTUMN PREMIER SALE CANCELLED Please note that the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association Premier Autumn sale which was due to take place at The Showgrounds, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim on Saturday, N...

Cornwall Pedigree Beef Calf Show

28.10.2019

The Cornwall Pedigree Beef Calf Show, was held on Sunday the 28th of October, at the Royal Cornwall Showground. Grace Denning had a very successful show, taking the Native Interbreed Championship a...

Aberdeen-Angus October Stirling sale tops at 12,000gns

22.10.2019

The Autumn show and sale of Aberdeen-Angus bulls and females took place on Sunday 20th and Monday 21st October 2019. The sale which took place on Monday saw Aberdeen-Angus sell to a top price of 12,00...

Winter Stock Festival 2019

22.10.2019

On the 30th November 2019 the Winter Stock Festival will be held at Peterborough, East of England Showground where it will be once again holding a pedigree calf show for Aberdeen-Angus. Entries clo...

Stirling October Bull Sales - The Results

21.10.2019

The results from the Stirling October Bull Sales judged by David Johnstone from the Ballindalloch Herd of Aberdeen-Angus. Overall Champion- Blelack Dakota U898 (ET) - N Massie Reserve- Schivas M...

Bi-Weekly Update: 18th October 2019

18.10.2019

Bi-Weekly Update: 18th October 2019 October is always a month full of preparation and anticipation with some large and exciting events just around the corner, with the major sales at Stirling this ...

Herd Books For Sale

15.10.2019

Herd Books For Sale Polled Herd Books, predecessor of the Aberdeen Angus Herd Book. Volumes - 1. 2 & 3. 4. 7. 8. 9. 13. 14. 15. 18. 26. 29. 32. Total - 13 volumes. Aberdeen Angus Herd ...

COOLERMONEY & CLOONCARNE HERDS SHARE THE LIMELIGHT AT...

14.10.2019

The final major event of the Irish showing calendar took place over the weekend with the National Aberdeen-Angus calf show attracting the cream of Aberdeen-Angus youngstock to The Showgrounds in Carri...

Border Aberdeen-Angus Club’s 2019 Herd competition Results

14.10.2019

Well done to all herds who took part in this year's Borders Aberdeen-Angus Club Herd Competition, which provided some very stiff competition for Judge Donald Graham from the Carruthers herd. The re...

You can now book your Review adverts online!...

11.10.2019

For the first time this year, we have made it possible for you to book your adverts in the Aberdeen-Angus Review online. You can access the online booking form by clicking here. If you'd prefer ...

Bi-Weekly Update: 4th October 2019

04.10.2019

And just like that, it’s October and Autumn is here! It’s been another busy few weeks here at Pedigree House with the upcoming October Bull Sales being held at Stirling, the YDP Final and much more. T...

A great weekend at Drumshanbo for the 2019...

30.09.2019

A summer of hard work and great fun came to its culmination this weekend as our Youth Development Programme finale took place at the Lough Allen Hotel and Equestrian Centre over in Drumshanbo in Irela...

Worcester Autumn Sale

30.09.2019

Worcester Autumn Sale 28th September 2019 Rull Frances R206 by Netherton Big Edition H460 (ET) with her bull calf at foot Rull Fri U236 by Wall Royal Leo L837 topped the sale offering a combined p...

Winter National Calf Show 2019 - Closing date...

26.09.2019

Get Your Entries In! The winter national calf show will take place on the 1st of November 2019 at Borderway Mart, Carlisle at the Borderway Agri Expo. Entries close on Monday 30th September 2019 – ...

Germany Yard Sale

25.09.2019

Angus Group are having their 8th Aberdeen-Angus yard sale Auction in Germany, being held on the Saturday the 26th of October 2019. ANGUS Group was founded in 2010 by Bernhard Delle and Samuel Widme...

Stock Wanted For Spain

25.09.2019

Manuel Valencia from Spain is interested in purchasing Aberdeen-Angus cattle. If you have stock available then please get in touch with Manuel - Manuel Valencia C/ Jos'e Abascal 52 3D 2800...

Offical Sales Checklist

24.09.2019

The Society has recently developed our Society Sales Checklist so that it includes all relevant information needed. All members should use this guide when entering cattle into any Official Society Sal...

Munster Herds Competition Results

23.09.2019

The Munster Aberdeen-Angus herds competition celebrated its 10th anniversary this year with the competition taking in one of its highest ever entries (including five brand new first-time entrants alon...

Sad passing of long time Society member Joyce...

20.09.2019

Everyone at the Society would like to pass on their condolences after long time member of the Society Joyce Dalton passed away after a suffering a stroke. Joyce will be sadly missed by members of t...

Bi-weekly update: 20th September 2019

20.09.2019

September is always a month full of preparation and anticipation with some large and exciting events just around the corner, with the major sales at Carlisle and Stirling and the start of the calf sho...

Cheerbrook Open Day

20.09.2019

OPEN DAY CHEERBROOK ANGUS Heathfield Farm, Hatherton, Nantwich, CW5 7LQ Sunday, 29th September 2019 10.00am -4.00pm. Drop in and see the cattle before the sale. Join us for a drink, a bit...

Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus Herd Reduction Sale

20.09.2019

The Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus herd of Louis & Chrissie Byrne, Tomriland, Roundwood, Co Wicklow are holding a major reduction sale of pedigree registered Aberdeen-Angus cows with calves at foot (and...

Wanted Stockman Position

19.09.2019

After been made redundant due to sale of farm and dispersal of the Kelby Fold of Highland cattle. Also have sheep experience, running the Kelby Flock of pedigree Lleyns. Willing to relocate anywhere i...

Connaught/Leinster herd competition results

16.09.2019

The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club held its annual herds competition over the weekend. This year’s competition was judged by Jim Borland from Kelso in the Sottish Borders with Mr. Gerry Smyth,...

2019 National Ploughing Championships

16.09.2019

This year’s National Ploughing Championships take place at Ballintrane, Fenagh, Co Carlow and make sure to visit the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association stand at Block 2, Row 7, Stand 169 from September ...

Godfrey Neal young stockman's bursary - success story!

12.09.2019

We were delighted to find out this week that one of our recipients of last year's Godfrey Neal young stockman's bursary, Barry Smith, has just successfully completed his trailer license, something...

Bi-Weekly Update: 6th September 2019

06.09.2019

The colder and windier weather has most certainly returned as we now move into September and Autumn quickly approaches. It’s been a busy few weeks here at the Society with Council meetings taking plac...

Partial lorry load heading to Portugal - can...

05.09.2019

PARTIAL LORRY LOAD HEADING TO PORTUGAL: Angus Stovold, Lydling Farm, has a partial load going to Portugal. If anybody else has something going down that way that could share the lorry, please get i...

YDP Finalists 2019

03.09.2019

We are very excited to announce the finalists for this years 2019 YDP Final which will be held at Loughallen Equestrian Centre and Hotel, Leitrim, Ireland on the 28th September. Finalists from Scot...

Items for sale: get in touch if interested!

30.08.2019

FOR SALE (note, photographs are examples of similar items - not the exact products) Shebeg Porcelain sculpture of Aberdeen-Angus Bull on Wooden Plinth: Shebeg Porcelain sculpture of...

Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club Open Day

30.08.2019

The Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club will host an open day on the farm of Eustace & Deirdre Burke, Ballyginnane, Carrigaline, Co Cork on Sunday, September 22nd at 2pm. The Clontead Aberdeen-Angus he...

Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus Reduction Sale

28.08.2019

Louis & Chrissie Byrne, owners of the Tomriland Aberdeen-Angus herd, are holding a reduction sale comprising of purebred registered Aberdeen-Angus cows with calves at foot (and in-calf again), in-...

Liss Herd wins the All-Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Championship for...

27.08.2019

The annual All-Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Championships were staged at the Dualla Show over the weekend with a large showing of cattle catalogued for the final major event of the summer season. All four p...

Bi-weekly update: Friday 23rd August 2019

23.08.2019

The year is flying by with 2019’s major sales creeping ever closer! Over the last couple of weeks Tullamore Show, Dunster Show and Pembrokeshire County Show have all taken place, with the latter being...

Important Information: Spoof Emails

23.08.2019

Some of our email addresses from @aberdeen-angus.co.uk are being spoofed in a phishing attack. To spot a spoofed email examine the "actual sender" in From field by the value enclosed in "<>" ...

'Talking Beef': an invitation from AHDB

23.08.2019

AHDB are running a set of 3 large beef events in September, which are free to attend and set to be wonderful, insightful occasions that we'd encourage as many of our membership as possible to attend. ...

National Young Stars Show 2019

22.08.2019

The National Young Stars Show took place yesterday at the Royal Three Counties Showground, Malvern, in which the Angus team ‘De Ja Moo’ took the Cattle Championship. With fantastic prizes for young...

Godfrey Neal Awards 2019

12.08.2019

It has come to the time of year where the applicants have submitted their cases to the panel for adjudication to receive a grant from the Godfrey Neal Trust Fund that was left to the Society by a memb...

Chapleton Herd Visit

12.08.2019

The South West Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club would like to invite all members and any non-members to the Chapleton Herd Visit on Sunday 25th August 2019 at 12:30pm by kind permission of Donald Bigger O...

Bi-Weekly Update: 9th August 2019

09.08.2019

As we now move into August, we look forward to what’s going to be a busy few months at Pedigree House as we prepare for the busy upcoming schedule. Take a look at what’s been happening in and around t...

Temporary issue in the office

08.08.2019

We are today (Thursday) in a position through holidays and sickness amongst the staff at Pedigree House, where we are very light on the ground in terms of numbers in the office. This will be alleviate...

Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club Tour

30.07.2019

The Munster Aberdeen Angus Club embarked on its annual club tour last week with this year’s tour taking a group of travellers to the Borders in Scotland. The first herd on the whistle-stop tour to Sco...

Open Farm Day in aid of Parkinson's...

29.07.2019

Dumfries-based Society members I&J Burgess of the Abbey Herd of Aberdeen-Angus will be holding an Open Farm even in aid of Parkinson's UK on the 11th August from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The event will ...

Bi-weekly update: 26th July 2019

26.07.2019

Temperatures have soared this week whilst the Society has been down at Builth Wells for the Aberdeen-Angus Summer National at the Royal Welsh Show, with the rest of the UK really feeling the heat as w...

The 2020 European Angus Forum in Germany

25.07.2019

The Federal Association of German Angus Keepers (BDAH) is set to host the next European Angus Forum in 2020 in Germany. The event will be held from 10th to 16th July 2020 - so this is your chance to s...

Upcoming events for the PENWAC Aberdeen-Angus Club

23.07.2019

Sunday 4th August 11 am. Visit to D&J Isherwood's Airedale Herd at Lane Bridge Farm, Kildwick, Skipton . BD20 9AB. Tel 07891781542 - Light refreshments before viewing the Herd. Sunday 18t...

Entries open for the Halifax Agricultural Show 2019

22.07.2019

The 2019 Halifax Show will be taking place on Saturday 10th August 2019 at Savile Park, Halifax, HX1 3EA and entries are open with the schedule now available. Entries can be made right up until the...

October Stirling Bull Sales - Online Entry Now...

16.07.2019

The online entry is now open for the October 2019 Stirling Bull Sales, one of the biggest events on the calendar. To access the online entry form, simply click here.

Bi-Weekly Update: 12th July 2019

12.07.2019

This week we’ve seen 15-year-old Cori Gauff reach the fourth round of the Wimbledon Championships with inspiring performances against former Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams and Polona Hercog. She wa...

More Yorkshire success for Shadwell Estate

11.07.2019

After a strong showing in the 2018 event, the 2019 Great Yorkshire Show saw more success coming the way of The Shadwell Estate from Thetford in Suffolk. Judge Mr A. Lawson of Newcastle saw a clear ...

Results from day 1 at the 2019 Great...

10.07.2019

We're delighted to be able to bring you all the results from the Aberdeen-Angus classes on day one at the 2019 Great Yorkshire Show, expertly judged by Mr A Lawson from Newcastle, Tyne & Wear. ...

Mid Counties YDP workshop: Saturday 6th July

08.07.2019

We would like to extend a big thank you to Paul, Kirsty and Ellie Westaway for hosting the Mid Counties YDP workshop on Saturday 6th July at their Melview Herd. We are deep into the show calendar so S...

Multibreed Stock Judging Competition: Great Yorkshire Show -...

04.07.2019

Wednesday 10th July at 3pm, Lower Cattle Rings at the Great Yorkshire Show. There will be one multibreed class of 6 heifers to be judged, and we would encourage anyone interested between the ages of 8...

Report from the Scottish YDP workshop at Easter...

04.07.2019

Saturday 11th May saw 18 young cattle enthusiasts gather at Easter Galcantry by kind permission of the Walker family. The ages ranged from 8 to 19 with plenty of newcomers to the YDP eager to get invo...

Total Herd Sale - Cheerbrook Aberdeen-Angus

02.07.2019

The Stirling Bull Sales on October 21st will feature the total herd sale of Andrew Shufflebotham's established Cheerbrook Aberdeen-Angus. Make sure to pay a visit for another chance to purchase from t...

Total Herd Sale - Liley Angus

02.07.2019

The total sale of Ben Marsden's Liley Aberdeen-Angus will be taking place at United Auctions in Stirling on October 21st. Make sure to head along for an opportunity to purchase from this well-establis...

Bi-Weekly Update: 28th June 2019

28.06.2019

It was great to see and speak to so many of you at this year’s Royal Highland Show as we seen people come out in their masses to watch the Aberdeen-Angus classes – a great few days had by all. It’s be...

Angus Beef Ireland Championships at Tullamore Show

27.06.2019

Angus Beef Ireland will once again be providing their very lucrative sponsorship of the junior classes in the Aberdeen-Angus section at the upcoming 2019 FBD National Livestock Show that takes place a...

Aberdeen-Angus beef recipes with Catherine Fulvio: beef &...

27.06.2019

You may have seen our latest Aberdeen-Angus recipe last week, brought to you by Irish TV chef Catherine Fulvio from Ballyknocken House and Cookery School. Today we are back with our second instalment ...

Central Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club visit to Cardona Herd

27.06.2019

Saturday 20th July: Central Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club visit to the Cardona Herd of Aberdeen-Angus courtesy of R Galloway. Meeting at 10.30am for an 11am start. A barbecue lunch will be provid...

Herd Walk and Open Afternoon - Sunday 7th...

27.06.2019

The Kersquarter Herd has kindly agreed to hold a Herd Walk / Open Afternoon on Sunday 7th July. The Kersquarter Herd of Ian Watson is based at 9 Abbey View, Kelso, TD5 8HH and the herd walk will star...

Team Aberdeen-Angus for the Interbreed Young Handlers Competition...

25.06.2019

We are pleased to announce that our pair of competitors for the Aberdeen-Angus Interbreed Young Handlers Competition at the Royal Welsh Show will be Kian Frain and Ellie Westaway. They will be judged...

Females to the fore at the 179th Royal...

24.06.2019

As the 2019 Royal Highland Show got off to a great start on Thursday 20th June, the crowds were out in their masses for the Aberdeen-Angus classes kicking off at 2pm. The sun was shining for the most ...

Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club Open Day

24.06.2019

The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club will be hosting an open day on the farm of Malachy Tighe, Batterstown, Dunboyne, Co Meath on Sunday, June 30th. Malachy operates the well-known Tara Aberdeen...

Summer newsletter - South West Aberdeen-Angus Club

24.06.2019

Becca Thomas from the South West of England Aberdeen-Angus Club has kindly shared the club's summer newsletter, providing an update of all the most recent show results, information about upcoming herd...

Aberdeen-Angus beef recipes with Catherine Fulvio: Moroccan Style...

19.06.2019

When people think of the words ‘Aberdeen-Angus’, their minds are often naturally drawn to the idea of the tastiest, high quality beef available on the market. They think of something of which the eati...

News from the North East Scotland Aberdeen-Angus Club

18.06.2019

The North East of Scotland A-A Club caravan will be attendance at two of our local agricultural shows this year - both Echt Show on Saturday 13th July and Turriff Show on Monday 5th August. Current...

Date for the diary - the 2019 YDP...

10.06.2019

We can now announce the date and location for the 2019 Youth Development Programme grand finale, always a much anticipated culmination of the year's efforts at workshops up and down the country. Ve...

Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club Tour

10.06.2019

The Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club is in the process of organising a club tour to Scotland to visit some pedigree Aberdeen-Angus in the region from Monday July 22nd – Wednesday July 24th. Last year’s Mun...

Bi-weekly update: Friday 7th June 2019

07.06.2019

With summer fast approaching, we can look forward to what’s expected to be a very warm and dry summer in the UK. It’s been a busy few weeks here in the office with the the Carlisle Show and Sale takin...

Border Aberdeen-Angus Club Open Day - 9th June...

04.06.2019

Make sure to get yourself along to Border Aberdeen-Angus Club Open Day on Sunday 9th June 2019 from 11am-4pm on what promises to be a great day! For all the information needed - click here.

Report from Scotland's Beef Event 2019

03.06.2019

On a day where the weather could’ve been a bit kinder, Scotland’s Beef Event for 2019 was held in Aberdeenshire at the Farm of Robbie and Barbara Milne and son, James, at North Bethelnie, Oldmeldrum, ...

Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club Events

29.05.2019

The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club have finalised their schedule of events for the upcoming summer season with several new initiatives confirmed for 2019. The newly launched Connaught/Leinste...

Bi-Weekly Update: 24th May 2019

24.05.2019

The past two weeks has seen the end of popular TV series, Game of Thrones, which has gripped the nation for over 6 years, with everyone finally discovering who the rightful ruler of Westeros was! (Don...

Nightingale Angus Herd to have major reduction of...

13.05.2019

The Nightingale Angus Herd is having a major reduction of all saleable stock privately on the farm as a whole or in lots. Mr William A Robertson has been breeding Angus cattle for 60 years and will...

Bi-Weekly Update: 10th May 2019

10.05.2019

This past couple of weeks have seen the Stirling Bull Sales taking place along with the launch of our all new mobile responsive website - we hope you’ve all managed to have a look and are enjoying our...

The sad passing of Jim Donald

10.05.2019

The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Donald. Jim was a very talented stockman, representing Scotland internationally at a young age and later achieving great suc...

Show and sale result summary: Stirling Spring Show...

06.05.2019

Yesterday we brought you all the results from the show of Aberdeen-Angus at United Auctions Stirling as they happened over on our Facebook page, ahead of the sale of Aberdeen-Angus which took place to...

Godfrey Neal Young Stockman Annual Bursary

03.05.2019

The Godfrey Neal Young Stockman Annual Bursary is a truly amazing opportunity for all young people who would like to develop their career as a stockman or woman. Below you will find everything you nee...

Raising breeders who raise the bar: a new...

02.05.2019

The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has made the move to re-shape its Youth Development Programme (YDP) by appointing one National and four Regional YDP Co-ordinators to further enhance its industry lea...

The 1st YDP workshop of 2019 - it's...

01.05.2019

We're gearing up for the first of our 2019 Youth Development Programme workshops of this calendar year, and the first under the stewardship of our newly formed team of Youth Development Programme Co-o...

Keeping children safe at United Auctions: enforcement of...

29.04.2019

United Auctions Stirling have recently communicated some news about the rulings around keeping children safe at events up and down the country, with particular reference to leading bulls in the show r...

Bi-Weekly Update: 26th April 2019

26.04.2019

Over the past two weeks we have seen the UK experience a mini heatwave as temperatures soared to 26 degrees in some parts of the UK. The last 14 days also seen one of the greatest sporting comebacks o...

Multibreed Youth Event - Sunday 5th May 2019

16.04.2019

On Sunday 5th May, there will be a Multibreed Youth Event taking place which is open to all from the Aberdeen-Angus, Charolais and Limousin Cattle Societies. Kicking off at 5pm on the 5th May at St...

Sainsburys launch Kinermoney Aberdeen-Angus Range

15.04.2019

The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society is very pleased that after a tremendous working partnership over the last 5 years with Sainsbury and the Castle of Mey trust, we have brought the history and heritage...

Bi-Weekly Update: 12th April 2019

12.04.2019

It seems as if our CEO Barrie Turner has brought some of the nicer weather back with him from Uruguay as we now enter the middle of April. It has been very busy here in Pedigree House as we prepare fo...

World Secretariat Uruguay 2019: Summary Video

11.04.2019

Check out some of the great footage captured from the World Angus Secretariat! You can view the full summary video from the World Angus Secretariat Uruguay 2019 here.

World Secretariat Uruguay 2019: Visit to INIA Agricultural...

08.04.2019

Experimental Station INIA - La Estanzuela Alberto Boerger As a part of the Uruguay National heritage the Agricultural research centre has been established for over 100 years and is part of an estat...

World Secretariat Uruguay: Visit to Curupy Del Salvador

05.04.2019

Located on the banks of the San Salvadore river, Curupy Estancia, is a family owned business and has been in the family since 1930 when it was a dedicated steer fattening farm and was commercially bas...

World Secretariat Uruguay: Visit to Cabana Bayucua

04.04.2019

Located in the SW of Salto province, Bayucua was founded in 1906 by Don Antonio Mattos. In 1917 the first Aberdeen-Angus stock started to appear at shows in Uruguay and the first grand Champion Kaiser...

World Secretariat Uruguay 2019: Visit to Frigorifico Modelo...

04.04.2019

Estancia Caraguata, situated in the NE part of the country the estancia is the property of the Fernandez family and along with the three sister estancias form the estate of Frigorifico Modelo SA. The ...

Student seeking traineeship opportunity: can you help?

03.04.2019

French student Morgan Fillâtre is 19 years old and seeking a traineeship from 27th May to 21st June 2019 in an Aberdeen-Angus farm in the UK or Ireland. Morgan's father is a breeder in France, bree...

Royal Welsh Show - information about schedule and...

03.04.2019

Please find below information about the schedule and classes for the 2019 Summer National at the Royal Welsh Show. PLEASE NOTE – Please enter your cattle as per the Royal Welsh Show Schedule (below...

Aberdeen-Angus from Retanach set to go under the...

01.04.2019

Hailing from Rothiemay, near Huntly, Jackie Strathdee and son Philip operate the well renowned Retanach herd. The mother and son duo farm the 400 acre owned unit and run around 130 Aberdeen-Angus cows...

Bi-Weekly Update: 29th March 2019

29.03.2019

As we now move in to April, the warmer weather is expected to hit many parts of the UK as we are set to experience a heatwave across the course of the next 3 months. The warm air from Africa is set to...

World Secretariat Uruguay 2019 – Visit to the...

29.03.2019

Day One Las Rosas is owned by Mrs Laetitia d'Arenberg who started the Livestock business in Uruguay in the 1970’s and entered the business of Angus Genetics in the year 2000. The estate is dedicated ...

Entries for Royal Welsh Show

29.03.2019

Online schedules for the Royal Welsh Show will be available from 1st April. As this is the Society’s Summer National Show, we would urge members to enter as early as possible. Details can be foun...

Myostatin genes explained at Aberdeen-Angus AGM

25.03.2019

The Northern Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Club held its AGM recently in Dungannon. Chairman Alan Morrison welcomed everyone and introduced guest speaker, Dr Cahir McAuley, BVMS, MRCVS, from the Firmount Ve...

Stock wanted for export to the EU

25.03.2019

Stock is wanted to fulfil an order for 1000 head of 5-8 month old Aberdeen-Angus for export to the EU. The buyers will be happy to take Bulls, Heifers or Steers. They must be IBR-free but can be...

Volunteers needed! Help us create an electronic version...

22.03.2019

We put an article out in the January 2019 Aberdeen-Angus Review looking for volunteers to help pull together an excel sheet representative of all the Aberdeen-Angus herd books to date - looking for ar...

Fane Valley sponsors Northern Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Club’s events...

13.03.2019

The Northern Ireland Aberdeen-Angus Club has unveiled its events programme for 2019/20. Sponsored by Fane Valley Stores, the card highlights important dates in the club’s annual calendar, including...

2019 President's Awards and Trophy Winners

12.03.2019

After the recent Stirling bull sales, we hosted a well-attended and enjoyable prize-giving ceremony to congratulate and celebrate the deserving trophy winners throughout the course of 2018. We had a p...

Clearance rate soars at Carrick-On-Shannon

11.03.2019

The second of five Spring sales at Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim saw a clearance rate of 75% recorded in the sales ring (up from just over 50% at the same sale last year) with steady and sustained in...

YDP Senior Conference 2019

08.03.2019

The highly anticipated YDP Senior Conference 2019 took place over the course of the weekend of the 22nd of March 2019. The event took place in Nantwich on the outskirts of Cheshire, where the delegate...

Farm collected semen for domestic use available from...

06.03.2019

Farm collected semen for domestic use available from Pilsbury Angus. Yearsley Royal Lupo (first photo attached- big bull) Excellent calving ease, great length ideal for pedigree or commercial use. £20...

PENWAC AGM 2019

04.03.2019

Then PENWAC Club held their annual AGM on Sunday 3rd March at The Best Western Garstang, Country Hotel & Golf Club hotel. The Club had a excellent meeting with herd visits being planned in Cheshir...

Bi-Weekly Update: 1st March 2019

01.03.2019

Aaannd just like that February is over! It has been a very busy month here at the Society with show and sale season kicking off, we look forward to welcoming the warmer weather as we now move in to Ma...

Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association AGM News

18.02.2019

The Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association held its annual AGM at the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar on Saturday, February 16th. Mr. Barrie Turner, Chief Executive of the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society had ...

Aberdeen-Angus breeder named in Queen's New Year Honours...

18.02.2019

Longtime Aberdeen-Angus breeder and one of the most well-respected figures in agricultural circles, John Henning of Maghaberry, Moira, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland has been named as a recipient of t...

Bi-Weekly Update: 18th January 2019

18.02.2019

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Connaught Lenister Aberdeen-Angus Club Dance

18.02.2019

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Aberdeen-Angus Bull at the Carlisle 2018 Show

AHDB calls farmers to shout about the sire

18.02.2019

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The Review: Out for delivery!

18.02.2019

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Cattle wanted for overseas buyer: Romainia

18.02.2019

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The Review: Out for delivery!

18.02.2019

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Febuary 2019 Stirling Bull Sales: Program of Events

18.02.2019

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Auchincrieve herd go under the spotlight ahead of...

18.02.2019

Ahead of the RNAS Spring Show held at the Thainstone Agricultural Centre on Wednesday 27th of February, the well-known McCombie family who operate the Auchincrieve Aberdeen-Angus herd go under the spo...

Stock Wanted - 100 Aberdeen-Angus cross cows

18.02.2019

Stock Wanted – 100 Aberdeen-Angus cross cows, in calf spring calvers. In calf to any type of bull and must be from a high health status. If interested, please contact Cecil Pirrie on 07876045133....

Bi-Weekly Update: 15th February 2019

15.02.2019

With Valentines Day over for yet another year, we hope that you all managed to remember to pick up something for your loved one! If not, fear not! We have some great Aberdeen-Angus merchandise availab...

Royal Cheshire Show

15.02.2019

Royal Cheshire Show 18th-19th June The Penwac Club will be in attendance with the exhibition Unit .

PENWAC AGM

15.02.2019

The Best Western Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club, on Sunday 3rd March 2019 at 11 o'clock. Three course roast beef dinner £16 .50 . Barrie Turner the Chief Executive will be attending the meetin...

Champion leads Dungannon Angus entry at 4,500gns

13.02.2019

Prices soared to a top of 4,500gns at the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society’s February show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Following a 78% clearance auctioneer Stephen Redmond confirmed that...

Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club News

13.02.2019

The AGM of the Munster Aberdeen-Angus Club took place during the week and it was heartening to note a much larger than normal crowd of people in attendance on the night than in previous years. The Clu...

First Irish Aberdeen-Angus Sale of 2019 tops at...

11.02.2019

The first of the Spring bull sales for 2019 in the Republic of Ireland took place at Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim over the weekend. A large entry of over 80 Aberdeen-Angus bulls attracted sustained...

Last chance to book your place at YDP...

08.02.2019

Last chance to book your space on this year's YDP Senior Conference, this event provides a great opportunity to to learn new skills, gain valuable experience and to meet likeminded people so make sure...

The Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association AGM

04.02.2019

The AGM of the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association will take place at the Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath on Saturday, February 16th at 2pm. In addition to the usual AGM business, a presen...

VACANCIES: National and Regional Co-ordinators for the Aberdeen-Angus...

01.02.2019

As we look to restructure our renowned and successful Youth Development Programme for 2019, some great opportunities have arisen for the positions of National and Regional Co-ordinator. We are activel...

YDP Winner Andrew Hammill in ABP Competition Final

01.02.2019

One of our young and inspiring YDP participants Andrew Hammill is looking to go a step further in the ABP Competition after reaching the final last year. Andrew is no stranger to finals as he was our ...

Bi-Weekly Update: 1st February 2019

01.02.2019

As we now enter February, we can get rid of those January blues as we look forward to what will be a busy and exciting few months. We have been very busy here at the Society as we prepare for the Stir...

Bi-Weekly Update: 18th January 2019

01.02.2019

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AHDB calls farmers to shout about the sire

01.02.2019

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Connaught Lenister Aberdeen-Angus Club Dance

01.02.2019

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Information related to a recent Newark Livestock Market...

30.01.2019

A recent Newark Livestock Market sale flyer that was sent out stated that the premier sale of Aberdeen-Angus bulls is to go ahead in 2019 - please note that this is not the case and will not be under ...

Information related to a recent Newark Livestock Market...

30.01.2019

A recent Newark Livestock Market sale flyer that was sent out stated that the premier sale of Aberdeen-Angus bulls is to go ahead in 2019 - please note that this is not the case and will not be under ...

The Review: correction to the South West of...

29.01.2019

In the final paragraph of the South West of England Club Report of page 14 of the Review, a reference is made to the Three Counties Show. This is incorrect and does not refer to the Royal Three Counti...

Details about the Highland Club AGM

29.01.2019

The Highland Club AGM is being held on Friday 22nd February 2019 in the North Kessock Hotel, Main Street, North Kessock IV1 3XN at 7 for 7.30pm. The guest speaker at the event is Hugh Thomson from the...

North Devon Show 2019

23.01.2019

North Devon Show 2019: Umberleigh Barton Farm, Umberleigh, North Devon, EX37 9DX.

Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club Dance

22.01.2019

The Connaught/Leinster Aberdeen-Angus Club staged its first ever dinner dance at the Athlone Springs Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath over the weekend. The brainchild of club members, Niall Lynch & B...

AHDB calls farmers to shout about the sire

21.01.2019

With only 23 per cent of sires currently registered on passports, AHDB Beef & Lamb is urging farmers to start recording to improve profitability and boost competitiveness. Launching at this year’s...

Bi-weekly update: 18th January 2019

18.01.2019

The dust has finally settled after the Christmas and New Year break and the majority of us across the UK and Ireland are back into the swing of things with working life. As we bring you the first bi-w...

Cattle wanted for overseas buyer: Romania

18.01.2019

Cattle wanted for purchase by Romanian cattle farmer looking to start his own herd of pure bred Aberdeen-Angus. He is looking to purchase 50 black Aberdeen-Angus heifers and 2 black Aberdeen-Angus bul...

The Review: Out for delivery!

17.01.2019

We got an exclusive early delivery of the 101st edition of the Aberdeen-Angus Review in the office this week, and members can look forward to receiving their copies in the next 2-3 working days. We lo...

February 2019 Stirling Bull Sales: Programme of events

16.01.2019

As we approach the Stirling Bull Sales which will take place at Stirling Agricultural Centre, with the Aberdeen-Angus Show and Sale taking place on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th February, the full program...

Pedigree heifers for sale: Swordale Herd

15.01.2019

The Swordale Herd of Aberdeen-Angus currently has 4 maiden heifers for sale. Approximately 15 months old and all ready for bulling this Spring / Summer. They have been out wintered up until now and on...

Aberdeen-Angus breeder named in Queen's New Year's Honours...

09.01.2019

Longtime Aberdeen-Angus breeder and one of the most well-respected figures in agricultural circles, John Henning of Maghaberry, Moira, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland has been named as a recipient of the...

Crossfields Angus: 2 bulls for sale

09.01.2019

19 & 17 months old, Hi Health, BVD Free, Vaccinated for IBR, Farm Assured, Excellent Bloodlines & Figures. Please call Sally on 07799 261900 for further information. Crossfields Ronnie T105 (p...

Border Club Bull Walk: not to be missed!

09.01.2019

The Border Aberdeen-Angus Club’s spring bull walk is to be held on Sunday 20th January, starting at Humblehaugh (Stouphill Herd) at 10am. The full schedule for this event which isn't to be missed can ...

IMPORTANT MEMBER INFORMATION: Annual General Meeting

08.01.2019

The 2019 Society Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 3rd February at 3.45pm in the Conference Room at Stirling Agricultural Centre. A Drinks Reception and Prizegiving will be held on Sunday ...

4 bulls for sale - Coldoch Aberdeen-Angus

07.01.2019

2 Young Bulls and 2 Proven Stock Bulls Elite Health Status Coldoch Quincy Baloo T276 Coldoch Quincy Banzai T275 Coldoch Quinn Bagheera S266 Coldoch Raven S252 (pictured) For further information please...

Senior Conference: February 2019

04.01.2019

Save the date!!! The Senior Conference this year will be held in and around Nantwich in Cheshire where there has been a range of activities of interest to the senior members of the YDP. The date to sa...

Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association announces new plans for genomic...

03.01.2019

2019 is shaping up to be a very exciting and busy year for the Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association; not least as a result of the recent announcement of a brand new genomic testing scheme. Details of the ...

TB Advisory Service: latest news

03.01.2019

For all the latest news from the TB Advisory Service, click here to view their newsletter released at the end of December.

Latest technology for efficient beef production to be...

03.01.2019

Arrangements are already well in hand for Scotland’s national beef event which will be held on an Aberdeenshire farm this year. Scotland’s Beef Event 2019 on Thursday, May 30, 2019, will be hosted ...